In Bosnia-Herzegovina Croatia, between June 23 and July 16, 1995, Corporal Bec demonstrated an extraordinary sense of duty and self-sacrifice while guarding his observation post during a period of food and water rationing and under repeated artillery fire. Following an attack and attempted incursion by a warring faction, Corporal Bec ensured the safety of his fellow soldiers and, on several occasions, advanced to a dangerous position where he could observe the movements of the faction and secure valuable information for his section commander. Throughout this period, he was a constant source of motivation and served as a model of outstanding conduct to his peers.